Our Staff

HRU Technical Resources

Judy Daniels

Judy started HRU in 1980 after a successful start to her career in running various branch offices for national staffing firms. Her big break came at a pre-holiday party when speaking to the husband of a close friend, who happened to be an Engineering Director of General Motors. He was struggling to find Engineers - Judy's response "I can do that!" and she's been doing that ever since!

Tim Sackett

Tim is one of the few HR pros who has been on both sides of the desk. With over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, Tim has worked as a staffing director on the corporate side with companies like Applebee's International, ShopKo Stores, Inc. and Sparrow Health System. He also has had two stints with HRU - first coming to us directly out of college for eight years, then returning - a la the Prodigal Son - to run HRU after a nine-year sabbatical on the corporate side of the fence (and his story is closer to the Biblical reference than you might think!).
Tim is an active HR blogger, conference presenter and advocate for a Diet Mountain Dew soda fountain in the office. He truly believes that the most important role of HR in any organization is to increase the talent.

Todd Briggs

Todd has been with HRU since 1988. He has been responsible for developing much of HRU's business across the multiple industries that they service. He compares new business development to putting together a million-piece jigsaw puzzle, stating that it takes a lot of determination, patience, persistence and vision to build a successful client relationship, but when you are done, everyone is satisfied and happy with the results. He attended Grand Valley State University and Hillsdale College, studying engineering and business.
His favorite quote: "Those who say it can't be done should get out of the way of those doing it." - Chinese Proverb
Outside of work, Todd enjoys spending time with his wife. He also plays competitive baseball throughout Michigan and competes annually in the Roy Hobbs World Series in Florida. He is also enjoys hunting and fishing and is an avid reader.

Aaron Hale

Aaron acquired his bachelor's degree in Business Management and Marketing upon graduation from Grand Valley State University. Aaron has entered HRU with 5+ years of management and customer service experience and plans to build on those positive experiences as a technical recruiter. If given the opportunity to leave on vacation today he would catch up on some surfing in Hawaii with his girlfriend Kaleigh and his dog Sydney. Aaron loves taking risks; perhaps that's why he has a fascination with Las Vegas and extreme sport activities. Aaron plans to see a baseball game at every MLB stadium before he dies and if he has to pick a favorite quote it would be: "Are you a product of your environment, or is your environment a product of you?" - Jack Nicholson (The Departed)

Zach Jensen

Zach graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in Human Resources and Society. He has experience in customer service, sales, management of restaurants, property management, and government relations - but probably his best skill that makes him a good recruiter is that he was a bartender! He is a "people person" which you would expect from a bartender. His roommates have nicknamed him "The Mayor" since they cannot go out without running into people who know him.
His Favorite quote:
"It's hard to beat a person who never gives up." - Babe Ruth (and Zach never gives up!)

Ellen Dally

Ellen is a Michigan State University graduate and comes to HRU with 20 years of background in retail, staffing and customer service. She has a passion for ensuring customers and clients are not only satisfied, but impressed with the service she provides. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her son and husband, in that order. She also enjoys going camping, wine tasting and karaoke. Her goto karaoke song is High Enough by Damn Yankees!

Andrew Klenk

Andrew is a University of Michigan graduate with a Bachelors in Philosophy. He has a background in IT, Sales, Customer Service, and Technical Support. Andrew is upbeat, positive and loves recruiting because he enjoys helping others.
Andrew is HRU's resident nerd and he loves keeping up on the latest tech trends! He enjoys rock climbing, astronomy, gardening, reading, and long walks in the rain and Pina Coladas!

Brian McIntosh

Brian graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor's of Business Administration. He is a US Army veteran that deployed with the legendary 1st Cavalry Division to Iraq to support Operation New Dawn and to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Brian is a full-time dad and loves to spend his free time with his son, Brian Jr. They enjoy going on adventures to parks, zoos, and almost any activity outdoors. When Brian gets moments to himself, he enjoys sand storms, flying in Chinook and Blackhawk helicopters at high speeds and low altitudes through mountain ranges, and sending "big boy bullets" down range. And puppies, he really loves puppies!

Chris Bates

Matthew Chambers

Matthew (we call him "MattyC") graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor's in Finance. Has 4 years of experience in technical recruiting. He's an avid hockey referee, Manchester United supporter, and pizza aficionado. Enjoy's the occasional round of golf (he's the HRU ringer), traveling, and he may or may not have read the Harry Potter series multiple times!